1978 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRBig screen IFD-540 touchscreen WAAS GPS Coupled to (2) GARMIN G5's electronic instruments Coupled to Trutrak 2 axis autopilot Lynx L3 full color touchscreen traffic and weather with built in GPS Backup KX-155 Nav/ Com ILS system with separate indicator Elevtric pitch trim Custon new instrument metal panel PS Engineering intercom Dual push to talk
Description
This aircraft has been updated and ready to fly! The paint and interior are in very good condition with 9901 airframe hours, 489since engine overhaul by Popular Grove FAA repair station engine shop, and a new avionics panel installed in 2022 including a big screen color WASS GPS, coupled to two GARMIN G5's electronic instruments all coupled to the NEW TrueTrak two axis autopilot with electric trim. Set it and forget it. There is a Lynx ADS-B transponder that shows traffic. There is a separate ILS/COM navigation com radio installed a separate independent IFR back up. It has the highly desirable "club seating" leather seating installed with almost 1400lbs payload! This aircraft spent its life from 1978 till 2024 flying 1-2 hour legs with 1-2 persons flying between Iowa and Illinois No corrosion. This Six is very clean and everything works.
Engine
Has approximately 496 hours since overhaul by Popular Grove FAA certified engine repair station. The recommended overhaul time is 2000 hours so you are just approaching 25% of that time. It has a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 fuel injected very dependable 300 horsepower engine. Propeller has approximately 1030 hours since overhaul.
Interior
Very clean highly desirable 6 seat leather interior with club seating.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Denning
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,000
|
Weston, FL | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1978 Piper Cherokee Six (N562CA) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 9,901 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $74,309 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $199,000.
The Cherokee Six cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,250 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 9,901 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N562CA.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N562CA against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $209,000–$248,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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